Our country is certainly going through tough economic times now. Every day seems to bring news of layoffs, bailouts, foreclosures and government cutbacks. In this context, it is inspiring to note that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates a welfare system that helps meet the needs of both Mormons and their neighbors in communities across the country.
The LDS Church has a tradition of hardy self-reliance, dating back to the days of settling the Utah wilderness.
Today Mormons are taught that "each person's spiritual and temporal well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family and third upon the church."
Bands on movie soundtracks
Going beyond CDs and stages, the music from these artists has been picked up by major Hollywood films.
Global Day of Prayer
People of different nations and different languages gathered Sunday to celebrate their common unity in Christ.
Unique fashion show
Several weeks ago, the small town of Woodstock, Va., became the capital of the fashion world.
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